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Ford Cougar

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,544 cc

T455 WAMMOT history

T455 WAM is a silver petrol Ford Cougar first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 71,728 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
71,728 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T455 WAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Cougar
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,544 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T455 WAM was last recorded at 71,728 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 2,833 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,895 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,833 miles
Average per year
1,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,728 miles
  • 2024 – 68,895 miles
  • 2023 – 66,944 miles
  • 2022 – 64,654 miles
  • 2021 – 61,902 miles
  • 2020 – 59,870 miles
  • 2019 – 57,135 miles
  • 2018 – 54,992 miles
  • 2017 – 49,940 miles
  • 2015 – 49,697 miles
  • 2014 – 48,887 miles
  • 2013 – 48,309 miles
  • 2012 – 47,874 miles
  • 2011 – 47,050 miles
  • 2010 – 46,084 miles
  • 2009 – 44,475 miles
  • 2008 – 42,541 miles
  • 2007 – 40,117 miles
  • 2006 – 37,857 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,728 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Disc brake corroded offside rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,728 miles (+2,833)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    71,728 miles
    Test number
    816614545398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass68,895 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    68,895 miles
    Test number
    930991864377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail68,846 miles (+1,902)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,846 miles
    Test number
    133849072715
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass66,944 miles (+2,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    66,944 miles
    Test number
    222757633399
    • AdvisoryRear Nearside and Offside inner sills corroded

  5. Pass64,654 miles (+2,752)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    64,654 miles
    Test number
    689433953699
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass61,902 miles (+2,032)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    61,902 miles
    Test number
    432008291715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass59,870 miles (+2,735)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    59,870 miles
    Test number
    455876716993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass57,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    57,135 miles
    Test number
    776328082807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail57,122 miles (+2,130)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,122 miles
    Test number
    487479306943
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass54,992 miles (+5,052)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    54,992 miles
    Test number
    214968319256
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass49,940 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    49,940 miles
    Test number
    396574669696
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryDisc brake corroded offside rear

  12. Fail49,940 miles (+243)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,940 miles
    Test number
    893704934258
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryDisc brake corroded offside rear

  13. Pass49,697 miles (+810)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    49,697 miles
    Test number
    872708754574
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear connection (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill panel (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill panel (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak present

  14. Pass48,887 miles (+578)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    48,887 miles
    Test number
    145446514497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,309 miles (+435)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    48,309 miles
    Test number
    756763743062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass47,874 miles (+824)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    47,874 miles
    Test number
    659550842093
    • NoteSurface rust on front and rear brake pipes

  17. Pass47,050 miles (+966)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    47,050 miles
    Test number
    925291721031
    • NoteSurface rust on front and rear brake pipes

  18. Pass46,084 miles (+1,609)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    46,084 miles
    Test number
    601062720066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,475 miles (+1,934)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    44,475 miles
    Test number
    330443019092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,541 miles (+2,424)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    42,541 miles
    Test number
    413277718093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,117 miles (+2,260)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    40,117 miles
    Test number
    142357117441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,857 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    37,857 miles
    Test number
    171070326443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail37,856 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,856 miles
    Test number
    171319216050
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T455 WAM

Does T455 WAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T455 WAM is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T455 WAM?
The MOT on T455 WAM is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T455 WAM done?
T455 WAM was recorded at 71,728 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 1,716 miles a year.
Has T455 WAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T455 WAM has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T455 WAM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T455 WAM find?
T455 WAM passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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